Lead Packaging Technologist

3 months ago

Chester, United Kingdom Kellanova Full time

If driving change and creating an impact from Day 1 sounds appetizing, this role may be for you As a Lead Packaging Technologist, you’ll work as part of both an exciting Research and Development function and a Cross-Functional Packaging End to End Team you will be driving the agenda for sustainable packaging by incorporating the Kellanova Better Days promises, up
- coming packaging legislation, and packaging material developments to develop and execute a Sustainable Packaging Roadmap.

You may also support other Innovation or cost-out projects providing Packaging input such as validation of trials and final specifications.

Your role will be based between our Media City, Manchester Office & Trafford Pilot Plant on a hybrid work schedule and on occasion will travel nationally and internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER
25 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays 53rd week payment (an extra weeks pay in Dec) Annual bonus circa 6% based on performance. Market leading pension Summer working hours

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Lead or support multiple packaging projects and programs to deliver sustainable packaging solutions whilst ensuring that the packaging is compliant with all relevant food safety requirements & quality standards. Lead a team member primarily responsible for Sustainable Packaging activity. Develop and monitor the Kellogg's Sustainable Packaging Roadmap ensuring key stakeholder requirements are incorporated in the plan. Communicate progress against our Sustainability goals using criteria such as Packaging Reduction (Tonnes), % Recyclability of our portfolio, CO2 reduction v target. Represents Kellogg’s Technical Packaging as a Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME).

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Strong understanding of packaging development, materials, and processes.
Experience of developing and designing packaging that has led to a positive change in a company’s Environmental footprint.
Have an understanding of the key legislation affecting Sustainable Packaging design.
Understand sustainability metrics and data requirements, end of life designation (compostable, recyclable, reusable, landfill), sourcing and content.
Able to demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Understand packaging specifications and quality requirements.

WHAT’S NEXT

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellanova’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLANOVA

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

To become part of our story requires a commitment to a team that demands the best you’ve got to give. In return, you get to make a meaningful contribution towards how we shape the future, ensuring better days for our planet, our people and our communities. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their true selves.

We’re results oriented and we ask you to live up to the best you can be. This means you’ll be excited and afraid of the opportunities all around you in equal measure. We’re passionate and incredibly proud of our inclusive culture that balances understanding, accountability and challenge at every step of your journey, for as far as you want to progress. It’s the challenge of a high-performance culture combined with a team first mentality that drives us all forward and brings us closer together. We can be tough, but we’re always kind. We’re at our best when we push each other to become better, recognising and rewarding greatness along the way.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here. We’re a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerating gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail & Fasting-Moving Consumer Goods value chain. We’re proud that we’ve reached 50:50 gender parity for all leadership roles ahea

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